Leadership Academy

Optimize your academic leadership skills

Psychiatry Residency Program Directors (PDs) and Associate/Assistant PDs (APDs) are entrusted with cultivating the next generation of psychiatrists. While they are often appointed for their clinical, academic, and teaching strengths, many assume the role without formal leadership training.

This gap can result in challenges in team management, conflict resolution, resident support, faculty engagement, and navigating institutional priorities. Lack of adequate leadership training during medical education can significantly contribute to high turnover rates in this role. A structured leadership training program will equip PDs and APDs with essential skills to succeed in their role as leaders of complex educational systems.

Program Length

March, 2026 - March, 2027

Eligibility

The program is open to AADPRT members who are General Psychiatry Residency and Subspecialty Fellowship Program Directors (PDs) and Associate/Assistant Program Directors (APDs), who:

• have been in their role 2-6 years
• do not sit on the Executive Council
• are committed to developing their leadership skills.

Requirements

• Must attend at least 75% of virtual sessions (3rd Thursday of each month beginning April 16, 2026, 3-4p ET thru February 18, 2027)
• Must attend both in-person meetings at 2026 Annual Meeting (3/2/26, 1-2:30p, 3/6/26, 8:45-10:15a)
• Must attend the 2026 AND 2027 Annual Meetings (registration fees not included in Leadership Academy tuition)
• Program graduation date: TBD, during 2027 Annual Meeting

Enrollment

Enrollment was limited to the first 25 applicants. There is a waitlist.

Fee: $300 (Cancellation requests received prior to February 5, 2026 will result in a 50% refund. Notice received on or after this date will result in no refund.)

FAQs

Waitlist

Questions? Contact Isheeta Zalpuri.